Wrigley Cup (1973–1978) The forerunner to the Canadian national under-18 championship was the
Wrigley National Midget Hockey Tournament, which ran from 1974 though 1978.
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association president
Jack Devine announced the sanction of the new national midget hockey tournament for the top 12 teams in the country, with the
Wrigley Company being the initial sponsor.
Gord Renwick organized the first event in 1974, and served as the tournament chairman. The 1974 Wrigley Cup was scheduled at the
Oshawa Civic Auditorium, with the winning team would earn a trip to the Soviet Union, and future events would be rotated around Canada. Teams from
Saskatchewan and
Quebec have been dominant at this event and have captured the most medals. The most successful teams include the
Notre Dame Hounds, Regina Pat Canadians,
Prince Albert Mintos, Lac St-Louis Lions, Richelieu Riverains (now Collège Charles-Lemoyne), and Red Deer Rebels/Chiefs. Each year's gold medal game is televised nationally on
TSN (
English) and
RDS (
French). ==Winners and hosts==